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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.12, 19.48 and 14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.12, 19.48 and 14 is: 19.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.12 : 19.48 = 14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.12/19.48 = 14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.12x = 19.48 × 14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.12x = 272.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272.72/14.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.31

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